Fun Things To Do For Couples In London

If you're looking for something unique to do with your other half, check out the Bendy Boy Candle Making Workshop by Habit Haus. They host these at venues three times a month across London, in Dalston, Pimlico and Vauxhall. 

Your expert instructor will teach you the art of making these unique, bendy candles, twisting and turning five dinner candles during the class. Choose your colours and decorate them with paints, with all the materials you need included as part of your £41.80 ticket.

If you and your partner fancy stepping back in time, then head to the Black Market Knees-Up at Cahoots in Soho, available every Saturday night. This immersive experience is set in the 1940s, where secret cocktail bars, escaped prisoner show masters and underground gambling is all the rage.

Step into this illicit space to enjoy cocktails disguised as milk bottles and rationed snacks, as well as all kinds of fun games and a 40s-style pub quiz. Plus, you can even upgrade to bottomless drinks.

Step into the spellbound cells of Hexmoor, the world's first immersive wizarding prison bar, where you'll be suited up in your official inmate jumpsuit and thrown behind magical bars with a crew of notorious dark wizards. This isn't just a bar - it's a theatrical adventure, complete with live actors, interactive storytelling, and the chance to conspire with fellow inmates to orchestrate your escape.

Your magical prowess will be tested as you navigate the shadows of this enchanted penitentiary. To enhance your experience, choose from three ticket tiers: the base ticket includes three magical cocktails for £49.50, or you can opt for four cocktails at £57.50. For the ultimate experience, select the £77.50 tier, which includes four cocktails and a custom-crafted wand, delivered to you during the event by Willbott's Wand Shop.

A fun summer date idea, Unique Tours are a creative tour guide group that will lead you around the capital's most iconic landmarks. These walking experiences are led by experts in travel and tourism, who add a little flair and lots of knowledge.

They offer two different tours, one of which takes you around royal palaces and another that involves watching the Changing of the Guards alongside other landmarks. You'll also end the tour with a delicious meal from The Great Scotland Yard Hotel, promising either a luxurious outdoor picnic or a Michelin star roast dinner.

Taking place from Friday to Sunday each week, this intimate Rug Tufting Workshop is run by Laoxa. Look forward to a step-by-step class on creating your own rug to take home, giving you the chance to explore your creativity.

All the yarn, tools and materials will be provided as part of your £150 ticket, also paying for the four-hour session with an expert. Spaces are limited to two per class, so it's an ideal date idea.

A hands-on activity that's perfect for couples, Bake master are hosting the Ultimate Baking Challenge in London, located close to Holloway Road. In teams of two, you'll be tasked with creating your very own three-tier cake, with a recipe provided and all dietary requirements catered for.

In the 80-minute session, you'll mix, bake and decorate your masterpiece, before taking it home with you. This also includes a cocktail or mocktail making section, with more drinks available to purchase throughout.

There are few stronger indicators of a perfect match than a couple that works well together in the kitchen. Put your bond to the test with a dim sum masterclass at Chino Latino.

For just £55 per person, head chef Ederson will guide you through the traditional pastry prep process. Then it's your turn to roll out, fill and craft your very own dumplings. Keep the romance flowing with a post-class cocktail for an extra £10 per person or the Regin Set Menu for an extra £35 each.

You know what they say - the couple that bootlegs together, stays together. Get down to Cahoots Underground to bond, prohibition-style, as you solve puzzles, discover new recipes and keep the moody booze flowing into the black market.

Once you've successfully saved the production line, you'll be rewarded with a cocktail masterclass and a free tipple or two. Grab your ticket to an afternoon of escape room-style games and mesmerising mixology for just £62.64.

Discover the world of tequila and mezcal on your next date night. At Glaziers Hall, you can taste your way through some of the most flavour-packed spirits around.

Expect bright and grassy flavours and intensely smoky hues as you samples over 250 tipples. Tickets start from just £41 and include a free tasting glass.

Looking for an enriching experience with your other half or a fruitful date taking in some art? We're here to help out with our guide to cultural activities that are not only pretty romantic but pretty fruitful, too. How about roaming around the Barbican and checking out its lush conservatory? Or getting all up in the bone department with a visit to the Natural History Museum? Whatever tickles your fancy, you'll find it here. 

Few date nights feel quite as timeless as an evening with The Phantom of the Opera, casting its spell once again at His Majesty's Theatre. This enduring West End favourite blends gothic romance with grand-scale spectacle, following the haunting love triangle between the masked Phantom, ingénue Christine Daaé and her childhood sweetheart Raoul.

With a cast led by Dean Chisnall, Lily Kerhoas and Joe Griffiths-Brown, it's a truly brilliant and dramatic production with soaring emotion. 

Are you ready to have the time of your life? Dirty Dancing: The Musical lands at Capital Theatre with all the hip-swaying, heart-racing energy of the cult classic. Following the whirlwind romance of Baby and Johnny, this stage adaptation leans into the film's most iconic moments, blending live music, slick choreography and that slow-burning summer love story into one feel-good show.

Expect a soundtrack packed with crowd-pleasers like Hungry Eyes, alongside dance numbers that bring the chemistry front and centre.

Big, bold and bursting with feel-good energy, Kinky Boots struts into the West End at London Coliseum with glitter, heart and a whole lot of attitude. Set in a failing Northampton shoe factory, the story follows an unlikely partnership between a down-on-his-luck owner and a magnetic drag performer, Lola, played by Johannes Radebe, whose sky-high boots might just be the business's saving grace.

With a score by Cyndi Lauper and a book by Harvey Fierstein, this is musical theatre at its most uplifting, packed with anthems, sequins and a message about self-expression.

Sky-high views? Swoon. What could be more romantic than looking out over the big city together. Check out our guide to some of the best views in the capital from iconic haunts like Sky Garden to pretty rooftop bars such as Madison, where St Paul's is only a mere blink away.

Think perfect picnic spots like Primrose Hill and Greenwich Park, alongside adventure activities with views.

Take your partner to tee off at some of the world's best golf courses, without having to leave the country. One of the city's best immersive experiences, Entertainment Golf is a quirky date idea for couples who love their sport. 

Looking for a quirky date spot that's anything but ordinary? God's Own Junkyard in Walthamstow is a neon-lit wonderland perfect for couples wanting a colourful, offbeat outing.

Wander through rooms filled with giant neon signs and vintage art, then settle in at the Rolling Scones café for delicious coffee or cocktails. Open only on weekends, it's a unique vibe that's equal parts romantic and fun, great for a daytime date that sparks conversation and brightens your weekend.